Did you know that you can download Windows Server 2019/2022 for free? Whether you’re interested in trying out Windows Server 2019 to see if it’s the best choice for your business, or evaluating Windows Server 2022 to learn more for a Microsoft certification, follow along as we tell you how to try Windows Server for free with no credit card or sign up!
Option 1: Azure Free For 12 Months
Right now, Azure is offering a free trial of their services for an entire year. If you head over here you can create a free Azure account and try out their Windows Virtual Machines.
Option 2: Windows Server Evaluation with Sign-Up
After a quick and free sign up, Microsoft allows you to download an evaluation edition of four of their Windows Server products. Check out the following:
Option 3: Windows Server Evaluation without Sign-Up
Here’s a little secret: Microsoft has actually made the download pages for their products completely available without having to provide any email address at all! If you’d like to download the ISO or VHD of any of these Windows Server products for free with no sign-up, check out these secret links:
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (direct ISO link)
- Windows Server 2016 (direct ISO link)
- Windows Server 2019 (direct ISO link)
- Windows Server 2022 (direct ISO link)
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